Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support NASA's future space exploration activities by designing, developing, and testing technical products and systems
• Analyze requirements and develop design solutions within a team environment
• Perform engineering design evaluations and produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
• Conduct dimensional tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Perform functional, structural, and thermal analyses of parts and assemblies
• Support designs with hand calculations for fit, function, strength, and thermal response
• Prepare and present technical documentation at various design reviews

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience designing parts and assemblies using 3D CAD modeling software
• Experience producing drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5 standards
• Proficiency in applying tolerance analyses, including thermal effects and GD&T
• Knowledge of machine shop processes and rapid prototyping (3D printing)
• Experience with both structural and thermal analysis of parts and assemblies
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior NASA (especially JSC) or aerospace development and manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500) or Fabrication Tolerances (SKZ36103755)
• Experience designing NASA flight hardware
• Experience with mechanisms or robotics design
• Proficiency using PTC CREO or Pro/Engineer and related extensions
• Experience leading technical design teams and mentoring junior engineers

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement and parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable

About the Company

Amentum tackles the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees globally, Amentum is a leading engineering solutions provider, working closely with NASA to support critical space exploration missions.